Mercedes C-Class Wagon vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a markedly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26500 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 15965 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs significantly better – achieving up to 413 km, about 301 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.60 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs somewhat better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls markedly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is visibly lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 361 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers slightly more room – 597 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs barely noticeable better – up to 1634 L, which is about 124 L more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon a touch takes the win – 565 kg compared to 497 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes C-Class Wagon proves to be is clearly superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes C-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.